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Senior Data Platform EngineerAlfred H Knight Group • Liverpool, England, UK
Senior Data Platform Engineer

Senior Data Platform Engineer

Alfred H Knight Group • Liverpool, England, UK
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER


Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join our IT team based at our UK Head Office in Prescot Liverpool


Created due to team expansion and recent internal promotion this is a vital role at the heart of AHKs global strategy. Without accessible well-managed robust and performant data we simply cannot expand into new markets or continue delivering service excellence globally.

You will join a warm collaborative team with plenty going onfrom modernising legacy systems and rebuilds to AI integration. As a Senior you will play a hands-on role in DBA management driving platform improvements building capacity and ensuring our data is live robust and high-performing. Crucially following a successful pilot you will help accelerate our group-wide rollout of Microsoft Fabric.


Beyond the tech you will be a key mentor and coachsupporting everyone from our apprentices to our more experienced Data Engineers. If you are someone who naturally takes initiative asks the why and excels at translating complex technical ideas into clear business value for non-technical stakeholders wed love to hear from you.


ABOUT US


Alfred H Knight is a totally independent family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals solid fuels and agriculture industries.


We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.


DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES


To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:


REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE


Essential

  • Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (Lakehouse Data Factory Warehousing) to lead and accelerate our active rollout.
  • Advanced experience in T-SQL development query optimization and performance tuning within Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Proven track record of DBA responsibilities maintaining database efficiency and supporting production data environments.
  • Deep understanding of designing building and maintaining robust data pipelines ETL/ELT processes and data warehousing concepts (e.g. star schemas).
  • Strong knowledge of data quality principles validation governance and data integrity controls.
  • Excellent communication skillsable to break down complex technical topics and communicate effectively with non-technical business stakeholders.

Required Competencies

  • Proactive mindset: someone who takes initiative asks why and constantly seeks to drive efficiencies and performance improvements.
  • A passion for mentoring coaching and developing talent (from apprentices to experienced engineers).
  • Strong analytical root-cause investigation and problem-solving skills.

Required Work Experience

  • Significant experience in data engineering or data platform management with a track record of translating business requirements into scalable data solutions.
  • Experience supporting modern data platform migrations lakehouse architectures or system modernization projects.
  • Prior experience developing semantic models and using tools like Power BI is highly desirable

Required Qualifications

  • Degree in IT Science Maths or equivalent industry experience.


BENEFITS


We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension life assurance and an employee assistance programme.


If you are invited to interview please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.


Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
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